"It felt comfortable because he knew exactly what he was talking about. I feel like out of all the colleges I have been to this summer -- which has been about six or seven -- he's had the best instruction on what to do," Herring said after his visit.

"Pretty much everything that he taught me was stuff that I already knew but he took it to the next level and made it easier for us. It was simple but it worked."

Herring and Frey have only known each other since earlier this year, but a solid relationship has been established over that time.

Standing 6-foot-5 and 300 pounds, Herring already looks ready for the college game.

He has made an effort to slim down and increase his upper body strength this offseason to make further strides towards being ready from the beginning of his college career.

Herring said he's planning on making his decision about a year from now after he completes his junior season.

He didn't name any leader at this time, but it's clear that FSU checks off his two main boxes, coaching and atmosphere.

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Madison County's offensive line has been paving the way for big games running the ball as the Cowboys have reached the FHSAA Class 1A state championship. From left: right tackle Zane Herring, right guard Ta'Ronn Johnson, center Zac Coe, left guard Quonmane Washington, left tackle Ahmad Powell, tight end Darius Johnson.(Photo: Brian Miller/Democrat)